A menu bar app built with Electron and React that displays real-time cryptocurrency prices using web sockets.
Crypto Bar is a desktop application that displays real-time cryptocurrency prices in your menu bar. It connects to CryptoCompare's API using web sockets to provide live updates for various cryptocurrencies and exchanges. The app runs as a lightweight, always-accessible tool for monitoring crypto markets.
Cryptocurrency traders and enthusiasts who want quick, real-time access to price data without opening a browser or trading platform.
Developers choose Crypto Bar for its minimal interface, real-time updates via web sockets, and seamless integration into the desktop menu bar. It's an open-source alternative to commercial crypto tracking apps.
📈 A menu bar app that updates cryptocurrencies prices in real-time
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Uses web sockets to stream live cryptocurrency prices directly to the menu bar, ensuring instant updates without manual refreshes, as highlighted in the README's features.
Connects to CryptoCompare's API, which compiles data for most cryptocurrencies and exchanges, offering broad market visibility through a configurable list.
Runs as a lightweight menu bar application, keeping the interface unobtrusive and always accessible without cluttering the desktop, aligning with its philosophy of staying out of the way.
Distributed under the Creative Commons Zero license with source code available, encouraging contributions and modifications, as noted in the README's welcome to PRs.
The author explicitly states 'I'm not maintaining this project anymore,' meaning no bug fixes, security updates, or compatibility improvements, posing a significant risk for long-term use.
Relies entirely on CryptoCompare's API; any changes, downtime, or discontinuation could break the app without community patches, as it lacks fallback mechanisms.
Focuses solely on price display without built-in alerts, portfolio tracking, or advanced analytics, making it less comprehensive than many commercial alternatives.
Built with Electron, which can consume more memory and CPU compared to native applications, potentially impacting system performance on lower-end hardware.